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When Caregiving Triggers Anxiety, Hypervigilance, and Emotional Exhaustion

Allison David
Mar 12
4 min read

Caregiver supporting an aging parent while managing emotional and mental stress, highlighting the complexities of caregiving after a difficult past.

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